We chopped it up with Rising FC defender and Horizon alum Braxton Montgomery on the pitch.
Being on an academy contract, he’s deciding if he’ll continue as a professional or head to college to pursue his soccer career while receiving an education.
Rising FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah has said Montgomery “rarely makes the same mistake twice” as a nod to his maturity at just 18 years old.
As he weighs the pros and cons of each potential path, he’s continued to lead the back line for a squad going through injuries and has helped the other academy players find their footing with the pros.
